A man was struck and killed by a car on Highway 17 near the Pasatiempo Drive exit Saturday morning after he stepped in front of the vehicle, California Highway Patrol officials said.

About 4:20 a.m., a 30-year-old Scotts Valley man was driving southbound on Highway 17 in the fast lane when a pedestrian, who was in an 8-foot center median area, stepped in front of the vehicle, CHP officer Gavin Hansen said.

The pedestrian, described as a man about 30 years old, was wearing blue jeans, a white shirt and gray jacket, Hansen said. The driver, who told officers he was on his way to work, pulled over after striking the man, Hansen said. He told officers he was driving 65 to 70 mph and the speed limit in the area is 65 mph, Hansen said.

Hansen said there were no signs the driver was intoxicated.

While the investigation is ongoing, it looks like the pedestrian was at fault, Hansen said.

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Freedom man drives truck off bridge

A 21-year-old Freedom man drove his pickup truck off a bridge into Zayante Creek on Saturday morning, CHP officers said.

About 3:15 a.m., the man was driving a 1987 Toyota pickup truck on Quail Hollow Road toward East Zayante Road when he drove through the railing of a wooden bridge into Zayante Creek, CHP Sgt. Grant Boles said.

The pickup plunged about 50 feet before hitting the water, Boles said.

Though the vehicle was fully submerged, the driver was able to escape the vehicle.

Officers found the driver, who had minor injuries. The driver showed signs he had consumed alcohol and officers performed a field sobriety test. The driver was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence, Boles said.